Malu Banna

Property class: 3

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Located close to Bentota Beach and Kande Vihare Temple, Malu Banna provides a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, windsurfing and waterskiing at this hotel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 2992 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea Facing

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Sea Facing

  • River view
  • 2992 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, River View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside lamps, a small wooden table, and a decorative rug.

Classic Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 2302 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Aluthgama, Malu Banna is near the airport and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Bentota Beach and Moragalla Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Beruwela Harbour. Don't miss out on a visit to Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing. Visit our Aluthgama travel guide
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15/3 River Avenue, River Avenue, Aluthgama, 12080

What's nearby

  • A tropical beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a clear blue sky.
    Bentota Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bentota River Cruise
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prince Lanka Ayurvrda
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sea Turtle Hatchery - Bentota
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kaluwamodara Bridge
    2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    10 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    92 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Tree Resturant
    13 min walk
  • Long Victory Seafood Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Boss Of Prawns
    17 min walk
  • Dominos Pizza Aluthgama
    17 min walk
  • Breeze Avani Resort & Spa
    8 min walk

About this property

Malu Banna

  • Hotel near Moragalla Beach
  • Located close to Bentota Beach and Kande Vihare Temple, Malu Banna provides a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, windsurfing and waterskiing at this hotel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and fishing. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and access to a nearby health club
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a dock and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Malu Banna have comforts, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as separate sitting areas and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is Malu Banna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Malu Banna?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Malu Banna?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Malu Banna?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Malu Banna provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Malu Banna located?

Located near the slopes, this Aluthgama hotel is on a river, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kande Vihare Temple, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bentota Beach and Moragalla Beach. Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa and Beruwela Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km). Aluthgama Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Malu Banna Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cleen and good staf. The wew over the river was whery nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Als ich beim Suchen einer All-Inclusiv Unterkunft zufällig auf Malu Banna gestossen bin, hat es mich gleich angesprochen und habe mich, basierend auf die Bewertungen, kurzfristig den Entschluss gefasst meinen Urlaub im Malu Banna zu buchen und habe die Entscheidung nie bereut. Wir hatten ein sauberes Zimmer an besonderer Lage, direkt am Fluss, zentral gelegen, ein Wassersport-Center und ein leckeres Restaurant. Was aber am meisten begeistert hat, waren die lieben, zuvorkommenden und freundlichen Menschen die wir um uns hatten, die sehr darum bemüht waren, dass wir uns wohl fühlen. Ich kann Malu Banna jedem der nicht zwingend auf einen fehlerlosen 5-Sterne Service angewiesen ist, wärmstens empfehlen.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

فندق للاستجمام والالعاب المائية

جميلة واطلالتها روعه على النهر ..لايوجد ثلاجة في الغرفة وكذلك لا توجد كواية
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was clean. However, the blankets and tray/cups etc. in the room weren't. The tray holding the cups, plates and spoons/forks in the room was full of dust and the blanket had a stain from previous use. Also, the food service staff was untrained and slow. That was quite disappointing, given the fact that the food prices were quite high. Also, the floor in the room was slippery and a hazard for sure. Hope they work on making it slip-proof. On the bright side, the staff was friendly and welcoming. They were helpful in arranging complementary pickup from a previous hotel we stayed at and paid airport drop for us. The location of the hotel is good, but I think they can do better with the services at Malu Banna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

I really don´t know where to begin when it comes to describe how much we liked it at Malu Banna! The staff made everything they could to make us feel more than welcome, including arranging trips, arranging speciial foods and treating us with a lovely farewell dinner our last night. The location is great with closeness to both the shopping and the river, and since they take you by boat the short way to the beach its no problem to get there (no more than 10 minutes walk anyway). The rooms are spacious, clean and quiet, and the view towards the river and all the action going on with the watersports is fantastic entertainment. But what we apreciated most of all was the warmth and the genuine feeling around the staff and the hotel. See you next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel. Lovely location on the river. Short walk to beach or they will take you by boat. Walking distance to lots of lovely restaurants or malu banna have their own.Room very clean bed really comfortable.lovely breakfast .could not fault anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place for short stay

this hotel is overall good. location close to a bridge, a bit noisy at night. soundproof of the room is ok, but if you want to open a balcony it may be a problem with noise from the bridge and sports center. rooms big, much space, great bathroom size, good cold/hot water pressuer, nice balcony. boat ride accross the rives for free to get to the beach, pickup on the way back too for free. great bentota beach, not too many tourists.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good value for money

Nice patio overlooking to the water. Nice simple spacious rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is nothing I could fault about this hotel. We were given a complimentary room upgrade and were warmly welcomed by Chathura, Managing Director, and the hotel staff. Our room was spacious, beautiful and offered a stunning view from the balcony. Everything that we ordered from their menu was superb and we ended up having dinner there every night. We had a magnificent time at Malu Banna and would high recommend this place for your stay in Bentota.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will Not Be Disappointed!

Not on the beach, but the staff, the room and the very quick speedboat (less than 2 minutes) to the beach made up for it! Opened in January 2017. The bed was so comfortable. The room was spacious with a large bathroom and a balcony. Great venue for water sport lovers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hübsches Hotel, mit viel Liebe und super Essen!!

Würden wir jederzeit wieder machen. Das Hotel bietet einen kleinen Boots-Shuttle zum Menschen-leeren Strand. Hat uns super gefallen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, with a fab view over the lagoon and sea in an interesting part of town. Staff are really good. I would definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room with stunning views over the lagoon and the sea. Situated in a lovely neighbourhood that was more genuinely authentic than the beach hotels. Fantastic service. (small) issues were dealt with very quickly and efficiently. Staff were incredibly helpful. Food was fantastic. Good value for money. I would definitely stay there again if I was ever in the area. Highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

The hotel is just at the lagoon and the views are perfect. We were taken by a small boat to the beach so it was less than five minutes to reach it. The fresh para fish we had for dinner was truly excellent, compliments to the cook. And they sang “happy birthday “ and gave a complimentary cake for my birthday :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malu Banna is a great place if you want to have a stay with water sports, adventures, good food and nice rooms. I certainly would like to come back. Bengt
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell vid floden.

Charmigt hotell med utsikt över floden. Närvarande och mycket trevlig personal som verkligen vill hjälpa till.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Schysst hotel med bra mat och trevlig personal!

Vi bodde på Malu Banna i slutet av vår vistelse i Sri Lanka och blev glatt överraskade. Rummen var nybyggda, stora och fräscha med härlig balkong mot vattnet. Super trevlig personal som var väldigt hjälpliga och trevliga. Malu Banna har väldigt god mat, vi åt den bästa curryn och helgrillad fisk där. Frukosten var ok, med toast, frukt och ägg. Hotellet erbjuder förutom väldigt god mat mycket vattenaktiviteter, vi var och surfade och paddlade kannot, säger man till lite innan så styr de upp det mesta. Hotellets lägga var väldigt bra, nära stan och stranden. Personalen skjutsar med båt till stranden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Simplicity!

Rummen var helt fantastiska, nya och fräscha samt även frukosten var riktigt bra. Resturangen erbjöd också riktigt bra mat. Ägaren var väldigt social och hjälpte till med mycket tips om vad man kunde göra.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017